As high tech as it is in Los Angeles, I’m constantly running out of memory with my Vista PC. Maybe it’s because I am switching between programs because sometimes I am in web site design mode, sometimes in SEO mode and sometimes in just reading emails mode. So I am sure I would be better off if I could see where my system is getting dragged down into the muck of overload.

System Explorer software is a full-featured system analyzing tool lets you take a sneak peek at everything that’s going on in your system, from currently active processes to installed drivers, including also network collections, startup applications and Internet Explorer add-ons, if you have any. You can end any active process or delete items from the startup menu, to name a couple of examples. System Explorer has the possibility to obtain more information about each process from google, or check it for virus with an online anti-virus tool. The program includes loads of other interesting features. Version 1.5 includes support for external and internal plugins, filtering support to lists, and new plugin adds security enhancements.

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Ok. Since I am so webcentric being so consumed with my web site design and seo rankings business, it makes perfect sense that my kids would pick up some web knowledge just by osmosis. I know things move pretty quickly in Los Angeles and now one of daughters is addicted to email and this brings up an interesting conundrum as a parent. How much do i want my kids to experience personal freedom so that they are able to grow up and mature into therapist free adults. And in this age of instant “on” where everything is up for grabs, how do i set limits on their exposure to the world at large.

Hence, monitoring software. There are plenty of safe surfing tools to try to keep locked into specific web sites but at the end of the day they can get around the limits you place. So I am more inclined to let them feel they are free and to guide them just a little bit less than a back street driver and yet i still want to maintain some sort of protective control over what they do online. So with free monitoring software I can see what they do and though I risk them hitting bad sites or doing things online that are lacking in good judgement, at least I can find out after the fact and then try to take steps to stop it in the future. It’s a catch 22 situation and I err on the side of letting them try new things and seeing if they can on their own make the right decisions.

If you are on my side of the fence, you may want to check out All in One Keylogger which lets you to read your family members chat conversations, look at their e-mails, and sites they have surfed. By activating All in One Keylogger, you can monitor everything including blocking unwanted sites/programs. The Key Logger allows you to register all keystrokes typed, including language-specific characters, talk and messages conversations, passwords, e-mails, clipboard, microphone sounds, captured screenshots, desktop, and Internet activity.

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OK. to remind you, it’s easy to switch between windows by using the ALT-TAB shortcut. But what if like me, you don’t open a lot of windows but just a lot of tabs. Well there’s a way to switch between tabs with the new Internet Explorer 7! Here’s what you have to do. Just press CNTRL-TAB on your keyboard and that will allow you to switch between tabs within 1 Internet Explorer window. Using Alt-TAB will still work to switch you between active windows on your computer.

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Because I am constantly flipping between programs on my PC when working on web design projects or search engine optimization campaigns for our ecommerce customers, I find myself wishing I had a way to hit a magic key or something to make the process easier. And besides the difficulty of flipping between tabs inside my Chrome or IE (the Alt Tab trick flips between windows tabs, not tabs within a browser), it’s sometimes a real pain just to access programs for specific tasks - Like MS word to send a fax from a template or excel to run a quick keyword ranking report to see how an ecommerce store is doing with its PPC advertising or SEO rankings. So there is this program i discovered at www.Download.com today called  HotKeyz which enables you to program one or more multikey combinations - it’s a powerful utility that makes it easy to create and manage hot keys that open programs, shut down your computer, and control media applications.

HotKeyz’s intuitive interface divides hot keys into nine preset categories, including Control Panel, Desktop, and Internet. A simple table lists the 11 preconfigured hot keys that perform basic tasks like launching Internet Explorer, accessing the Control Panel, and adjusting volume. Novices will appreciate the step-by-step guide to creating their own hot keys, especially for more complex operations such as opening your Internet Explorer home page or automatically filling in online log-in information. A reliable help guide also eases the learning curve.

Hotkeyz sits in the system tray when not in use, but of course, it has its own hot key combination. This effective freeware application makes it easy for anyone to create customized keyboard shortcuts.

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We are constantly registering domains for our new ecommerce shopping cart software customers at WebCart.net, but this deal is truly unbeatable for now. I got this domain registration tip from TiffanyDow who covers the Warrior Forum.

In the Warrior Forum today I found a great tip provided by Warrior Imran Naseem - get a dot com domain for just $2.19 at GoDaddy using the code: 199TEST (dot coms are usually around $6.95 to 10 bucks a pop).

And Becky (Warrior username R Hagel) provided some additional

insight:

“Order your domain name and proceed to the checkout. At some point before paying, you’ll see a place where you can enter a “code” — that’s where you put the 199TEST…Up until that point, your domain will sit in your shopping cart at full price (around $10). After you enter the code in the box, it will show for $2.19.”

I believe it only works for one domain, but if you’ve been needing one - grab it today!

There are always cool tips popping up in the Warrior Forum.

Join here free: http://www.warriorforum.com/index.php?referrerid=35453

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This is literally hot off the presses. I am a long time blackberry user and I’ve been pondering the shift to the new Google Phone mostly because less than 3G is like Chocolate chip cookies without the chips. My BB crawls and it’s tiresome. Nothing like looking remotely for some new graphic ideas for a web design project and sitting their watching the “connecting” messages sit their like a smiling Buddha. I don’t have that kind i of patience.  The BlackBerry Storm is the first touch screen BlackBerry device and one of the first I have ever heard of that has a display with real feedback.

The press release states that the screen actually depresses slightly when pressed and the user feels this with a gentle “click” when released. This type of positive touch screen should give the end user a better touch experience and I can’t wait to try it out. The Storm also adds support for multi-touch, taps, slides and other gestures. Like the iPhone, the Storm has an integrated accelerometer so you can switch from portrait to landscape with either the SureType (portrait) or full QWERTY (landscape) keyboard appearing.

Other specs for the BlackBerry Storm include support for Verizon’s 3G network, 3.2 megapixel camera, integrated GPS receiver, integrated Documents To Go software for full Office document functionality, 1GB of onboard memory with a microSD slot, 3.5mm headset jack, Bluetooth radio with A2DP support, 480×360 display, and 1400 mAh removable rechargeable battery. It does not have a WiFI radio, but with Verizon’s extensive 3G network you should be covered quite well for wireless data access.

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There’s new software for Windows XP/Vista and Internet Explorer 6.0 that lets you create little widget looking devices on your screen with information from emails, web sites or other documents. Here’s what ZDNET writes about the free software:

KallOut brings “selection-based search” to any Web page, e-mail message, presentation, document, spreadsheet, or PDFfile. Unlike other search methods that are trapped inside the browser, KallOut serves up content from the most popular sites on the Web inside floating information palettes (which we call KallOuts). Using only your mouse, you can now avoid the disruption of launching a browser and let KallOut bring you the best the Web has to offer. KallOut is designed to seamlessly integrate into the everyday tools you already use. There is no learning curve. Instead of copying text and then pasting it into a browser whenever you want more information, you just select text and KallOut does the rest. KallOut now supports the ability to customize your list with any search site. Version 0.9.5 Beta includes various upgrades and enhancements.

To download the free Kallout search software, visit this page. Drop me some comments if you like it. I am going to test it this weekend.

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If you want your cell phone to be added to the new national do not call registry then call toll-free 888-382-1222. You can also get cell phone privacy by joining the do not call registry online.

It will only take a minute of your time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a different phone number. HELP OTHERS BY PASSING THIS ON TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS.

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The Unincorporated Man by Dani Kollin and Eytan Kollin is coming out in March. And if I can be so bold as to make a claim now almost 6 months in advance, their debut novel is going to rock the bookshelves. With Dani’s background in advertising and his unique ability to conjure up a compelling plot and storyline and Eytan’s passion for everything sci-fi, you can bet that this soon to be appreciated dynamic duo is doomed to sacrifice their current homeostasis of anonymity for the teasing allure of fame and fortune and all that comes with it.

In the language of the now timeless Batman tv show from the sixties one series of questions remains to be asked as we prepare ourselves for the launch of a groundbreaking science fiction novel: Will this team of titans, will this brotherhood of tribal tacticians, will this unctuous umbrage to unincorporation be the all that you can be we’ve come to expect from science fiction debut novels. Time will tell as the clock counts down.

To pre-order a copy of The Unincorporated Man visit the world’s favorite bookstore. (click the link to the title to visit their site).

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Moffsoft FreeCalc is a great replacement for your existing Windows^® calculator. They have taken the standard Windows calculator functionality and added great features:

• Adjustable calculator size - Make it any size you want and Moffsoft FreeCalc will remember the size and position next time you use it.
• Tape - Save, print, or clear the simulated paper history tape.
• Color schemes - Select a color combination or use your Windows color settings.
• New keys - Clear Tape {CT}, double zero {00}, triple zero {000}, and memory subtract {M-} keys have been added.
• Visible memory value - You’ll always know what’s in memory because it’s displayed on the calculator status bar.
• Option settings - Flat buttons, always on top, tray icon, run on startup, and hiding the tape are some of the calculator options.

So next time you are in need a quick fix with some calculator action don’t hesitate to use your new MoffSoft windows calculator. You can download it here from Moffsoft.

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